Powdercoating V Paint Respray

Delvard · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Karma :

'Doing a few jobs at thee mo so the swingarm, caliper, chain, are off...and the wheels look like they could do with a little lovin' Wink

At present the wheels are a scratchy, brake fluid splatterted, satin black. I want to powdercoat/paint respray them...Black.
I can get them powdercoated for £35 each which seems alright. Don't know how much a paint respray would cost.
What is the difference? Is it just cost or is one better than the other?

Tell me all I need to know Mr. Green

Andy

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carlnicholson... · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Karma :

Painting may be a little cheaper, but will show signs of chipping MuCH quicker. Personally I would go for powdercoating, and for that price, you can't lose. Wink

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thx1138 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2005 Karma :

my oldman used to own Southern Metal Finishers ((you'll spot the small ads in old 80's bike mags)) I'd recommend powder coating nearly everytime

stooster · Scooby Slapper Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Karma :

restoring an old scoot and have had some bits powder coated and others painted by moi. go for the powder coating...very durable..........by the time youve sanded primed painted lacqured bla bla...you wont be much better off financially.

quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

Del boy!

I'd go for powdercoating mate, i've just resprayed my wheels and it looks the dogs BUT getting the wheels popped back on the ba*tards chipped some paint off, so i'd go for powdercoating.

Chris
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Delvard · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Karma :

Thanks for that fellas. But Mr. Green

If you say put a powder coated wheel and a painted wheel side by side, what is the difference, appearance wise?
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Delvard · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Karma :

Ahh...

https://www.bostonbiker.com/powder_coating_process.htm

https://www.saf.com/rightfinish.html
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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Powder coating is a lot tougher. They seem easier to clean as well - can only comment on previously painted wheels for the same bike though.

https://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/whers84/DSC00567.jpg

Fastgut · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Karma :

Definitely go powder coated. Very Happy

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